Local Family Fun Rediscovering OKC Your 5-day Spring Break staycation planner filled with new
attractions & family favorites BY LINDSAY CUOMO . PHOTOS BY VISIT OKC AND PROVIDED.
O klahoma City offers an exciting lineup of attractions, events and activities that cater to a variety of interests. From cultural celebrations and historic sites to hands-on museums and outdoor adventures, this staycation planning guide will help you craft five unforgettable days exploring the best of OKC. Whether you’re a history buff, nature enthusiast or thrill seeker, there’s something special waiting for everyone in your family!
Party at the Park Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Scissortail Park From picnicking to pickleball, Scissortail Park offers a wide range of activities, perfect for all ages. Stretching nearly 70 acres, the park includes two play areas, miles of walking trails and four sports courts. The boathouse and Sky Rink are open seasonally, weather permitting. But did you know you could hunt for fossils and learn about pollinators, too? Monarch Mountain, near the boathouse, includes over 2,000 plants that are not only beautiful but also provide sustenance for butterflies, bees and other pollinators. A stroll through the west side of the park provides insights into the important role pollinators play in our ecosystem and how to create your own pollinator pocket at home. Continue to Union Station, where you’ll find real fossils “hidden” on the sandstone bricks of the 1931-built building.
Kick off your week of fun with a party – a St. Paddy’s Day party! Don your green and head to Myriad Gardens for their annual Sham-ROCK the Gardens celebration. Enjoy live performances, food trucks, crafts, face painting and more. Don’t miss the festive sight of the waters dyed green! To add to the fun, drop in to the Children’s Garden from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. all week long for fun, free, educational activities inspired by nature. Bonus: The gardens will be in bloom with thousands of tulips and other spring flowers, providing a perfect backdrop for photos!
Other attractions nearby: • American Banjo Museum • Oklahoma River Bike Trail*
• Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame* • OKC Underground* *Offers free admission
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